Tuesday

Jun 11, 2019 at 5:15 PMJun 11, 2019 at 8:14 PM

CLEVELAND — Indians ace Corey Kluber is set to be re-evaluated on Thursday as he rehabs from a broken ulna bone in his throwing arm.

Kluber has been on the injured list since May 3 after being hit with a comebacker on May 1 in Miami. It was roughly three weeks ago that he was able to take off the hard cast and transition to a removable splint.

The Indians have yet to provide a clear timetable for his return, as they had to wait until at least this point to see how the bone healed. When he first injured his arm, surgery hadn't yet been ruled out, but the team hoped that it wouldn't be necessary.

The Indians hope to have more info on his status and potentially his schedule after Thursday's evaluation. Kluber this season has posted a 5.80 ERA with 38 strikeouts in 35 2/3 innings.

Big Papi

Indians manager Terry Francona said on Tuesday that he spoke with the doctor overlooking former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, who was shot in the back in the Dominican Republic on Sunday. Ortiz has since undergone two surgeries and been flown to Boston. He is said to be in stable condition, according to a statement released by Ortiz's wife, Tiffany, and the Red Sox.

Francona received word from his son about what had happened and eventually spoke with doctors in Boston caring for Ortiz.

"He’s a very special person, not just to me, to a lot of people," said Francona, who managed Ortiz for eight seasons in Boston. "And I know he’s in great hands. I actually spoke to the doctor today and he couldn’t be in a better place or with better people.”

Futures managers

Two past Indians greats will serve as the managers for the 2019 All-Star Futures Game to be held at Progressive Field on July 7.

Hall of Fame inductee and five-time All-Star Jim Thome will manage the American League, while four-time All-Star Dennis Martinez will manage the National League.

The Futures Game features the top minor league prospects from around the league. Rosters have yet to be announced.

This season marks the first time the Futures Game will feature an American League vs. National League format. For the past 20 years, the game had a U.S. vs. World matchup. The seven-inning game will begin at 7 p.m. and follow the All-Star Celebrity Game.

Joining Thome on the AL staff will be Dave Burba, Sean Casey, Charlie Manuel and others. Martinez will be joined by Carlos Baerga, Charles Nagy, Omar Vizquel and others on the NL side.

Voting

The first round of updates on All-Star position player voting was released this week. Thus far, the Indians are struggling in the vote. Four Indians hitters are in the top-10 in their respective positions, but all have a ways to go.